Mera Peak Climbing

Trip
Highlights

Duration: 18
Days

Type of Trek: Tea house + Camping

Max Altitude: 6476 m.

Minimum Pax: 1 +

Mode of travel: Land Transportation/Flight

Grade: Moderate

Situated in the world famous Khumbu/Everest Valley, Mera Peak (6461m) is one of the highest trekking peaks extremely popular among climbers. The climbing of Mera Peak is regarded as scenically stunning and exciting journey. Expedition on Mera Peak is a great opportunity to fulfill one’s dreams of experience what it is like to stand of a Himalayan summit.

Climbing Mera Peak is comparatively difficult than other mountains. It is technically challenging climb and often involves long stretches of snow and glacier walking. The view from the Mera summit is one of the finest in the Himalaya with five 8,000 m peaks visible include Mt. Everest (8848m), Cho-Oyu (8201m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8463m), Kanchenjunga (8586m), Nuptse (7855m), Chamlang (7319m) and many other peaks.

Though it is a physically demanding, the mountain is deemed suitable for anyone who is fit and keen hill walker. In addition to the charm of Mera Peak climbing, the trek from Lukla to Mera Base Camp explores some of the remote and wild alpine areas of the Hinku valley, south of Mt. Everest.

The best season for climbing Mera Peak is either during spring or autumn season. We at Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition offer you experienced and professional mountain guides and high altitude climbers to assist you in making your expedition successful. Please contact us for further details about group departure and climbing requirements.

Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition has a team of highly experience high-altitude climbers and Sherpa guides who will not just offer you professional and technical advice but also assist you every step of the way in your climbing journey. Please feel free to talk to our staffs as you begin to play your Mera Peak Climbing experience.

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Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.

Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip.

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m.).

Day 04: Trek from Chutanga to Zatrawala Pass (4610m.) to Zatrabok (4704m.) and you camp here.

Day 17: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or you can go for city tour.

Day 18: Departure

Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.

On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit shops, restaurants and bars. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip.

Free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip. Checking your climbing equipment's, and discussing the climb with the climbing/trekking guide. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m.).

After early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive to the domestic airport terminal. Receive your boarding pass and fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m.). Trek from Lukla to Chutanga (3050m.), Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 04: Trek from Chutanga to Zatrawala Pass (4610m.) to Zatrabok (4704m.) and you camp here.

Trek from Chutanga to Zatrawala Pass (4610m.) to Zatrabok (4704m.) and you camp here. You trek steep ascent path to cross Zatrawala Pass. From here you can enjoy the spectacular views of Numbur Himal, Kongdi Ri, Karyolang peak and many other mountains and peaks. Now you walk along the leveled trail for almost one and half hours and then the trail turns downhill and you trek through this descent path all the way to Zatrabok. This is campsite surrounded by hills. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 05: Trek from Zatrabok to Kothe (m.) and you camp here.

Trek from Zatrabok to Kothe (m.) and you camp here. To reach Kothe you trek steep descent path all the way. En route, you pass forests of juniper, rhododendron and other local vegetation. Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Kothe to Tangnang (4356m.) (Sabal Tsho-Lake) following Hinku Valley (4600m.). You trek along the bank of river and find bush on both sides. The path is gradual ascent and you can enjoy the views of Kusum Kanguru peak and many more. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 07: Rest day at Thangnang.

Rest day at Thangnang. This is an acclimatization Day at Tangnag. This will be a rest day to let your bodies recover from the past days of hiking. You will relax and soak up the beautiful views of peaks and glaciers surrounding the head of the Hinku Valley. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 08: Trek from Tangnang to Khare (5045m.) takes about five hours.

Trek from Tangnang to Khare (5045m.) takes about five hours. Today we will climb above (5,000 m.) for the first time. Our hike up to Khare (5,100m, 16,728ft) is short, but we will take it slowly, with frequent stops to soak up the incredible surroundings. The trail heads eastward out of Tangnag along the lateral moraine of the Dig Glacier. We will pause to climb up the moraine for a view of the pristine Sabai Tso glacial lake. A drop in lake level, caused by a recent rupture of the natural dam the held the lake, is clearly visible. We will arrive at Khare in the early afternoon and have lunch. From Khare, the beautiful north face of Mera Peak is in plain view and Mera glacier spills steeply down into the valley. Stay overnight lodge.

Day 09: Rest day at Khare.

Rest day at Khare. This is an acclimatization day as you can prepare yourself for the Mera Peak climb. Stay overnight lodge.

Day 10: Trek from Khare to Mera La (Pass) (5350m.) and you camp.

Trek from Khare to Mera La (Pass) (5350m.) and you camp. Today you will travel a short distance, slowly ascending up onto Mera glacier. The climb is initially steep, but flattens out as you reach the crest of the glacier. You will traverse a long flat on top of the glacier as you make your way to the pass, called Mera La (5,400m, 17,710ft). From here, the views are stunning. Crevasse fields gently stretch out in front of the pass and you are literally enclosed by a ring of jagged peaks and blue-green glaciers. The remaining route up to the summit of Mera Peak is clearly visible. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 11: Trek from Mera La (Pass) to Mera Peak High Camp.

Trek from Mera La (Pass) to Mera Peak High Camp. This day you trek gradual ascent path all the way. This area is quite covered by ice glacier. The views make you speechless as you can enjoy the Everest, Makalu, and Baruntse, Kusum Kanguru and many other mountains and peaks in panorama. Moreover you feel chill by the magnificent views of Mera Glacier. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 12: Climb Mera Peak and return to Khare and you camp at Khare.

Climb Mera Peak and return to Khare and you camp at Khare. The climb to the summit of Mera starts gradually and much will depend on snow and general weather conditions. The central summit will soon appear above the head of a wide glacier flanked by two ridges. We climb the centre of this over open snowfields and avoiding crevasses. The route then swings south-east, skirting below and to the east of the left-hand ridge before turning back rightwards towards the main summit ridge of Mera. Mera actually has three summits; the highest is our objective. We reach this by following a classic snow-ridge to just below the final wall that guards the top. This short steep snow slope is easily climbed but there is a big effort required to climb this last 50 meters. Your reward, however, is a feeling of ecstatic jubilation as you survey the magnificent panorama from the top. After taking pictures and enjoying the view, we descend by the same route back to our campsite below the Mera La. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 13: Trek from Zatrabok to Lukla and it takes about six hours.

Trek from Khare to Kothe and it takes about eight hours. This day you walk along the gradual descent path passing through Tangnang. This is a small village and you find yak settlement here. To reach Kothe you follow the same kind of path. On the way you pass forests covered with fir, rhododendron and local vegetation. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 14: Trek from Kothe to Zatrabok which takes about six hours.

Trek from Kothe to Zatrabok which takes about six hours. The trail goes steep up all the way to Zatrabok. On the way you pass forests and green hills. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 15: Trek from Zatrabok to Lukla and it takes about six hours.

Trek from Zatrabok to Lukla and it takes about six hours. You trek through forests of fir, rhododendron, oak, juniper and local vegetation. The trail you walk along moves downhill all the way to Lukla. You can enjoy the views of Numbur Himal, Kongdi Ri, Karyolang peak and many other mountains and peaks. Stay overnight at lodge in Lukla.

Day 16: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and it takes about 35 minutes.

Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and it takes 35 minutes. You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 17: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or you can go for city tour.

Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or you can go for city tour. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 18: Departure

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

The price includes the following services:

Peak permit

Climbing guide / Sirdar (One climbing guide for 4 climbers)

One trekking guide/leader

Necessary porters including a cook (some nights will be camping and will require cook and cooking utensils)

All meals three times a day during the trek/climb (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

The price does not include:

Personal nature expenses

Travel Insurance

All drinks & beverages

Hot shower

Battery charges

Tips

Climbing equipment

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

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Mera Peak Climb

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I did the Mera Peak Climb and a successful summit on October 23!! Chhongba was a great guide and made things guide fun. Won’t ever forget the trip. A special thanks to porter Pasang for all his hard work + help over Aphulachha La Pass.